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Steve Rush

@thewhiskywire.bsky.social

πŸ₯ƒA leading spirits writer specialising in whisky and rum – communicator, consultant, PR and social media drambassador. Dramlaxing since 2010.πŸ₯ƒ www.thewhiskywire.com

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…a real tasting treat in the form of the excellent R. L. Seale’s 10 Year Old from the Foursquare distillery. #RumVent #LoveRum #RumLove

07.12.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time to catch up on the first seven days of the Drinks by the Dram Rum Advent Calendar. It’s been an eclectic opening week with Phraya Elements, Dictador 20 Year Old, Rumbullion XO 15 Year Old, Brugal Maestro Reserva, TBRC Engenhos do Norte 7 Year Old, Bumbu XO andβ€”behind today’s door…

07.12.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

…a real tasting treat in the form of the excellent R. L. Seale’s 10 Year Old from the Foursquare distillery. #RumVent #LoveRum #RumLove

07.12.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen up #DramFam In addition to our currently advertised events, we’ve got some absolutely epic Tasting events lined up for next year. Talking of which, keep your eyes peeled next week for details of our first event of 2026! #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

06.12.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery mini Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on Wednesday from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky

06.12.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured competition Whether it’s for one of our industry-leading virtual tastings or one of our monthly bottle competitions, we love nothing more than sharing β€” and giving away β€” some of our favourite drams and exciti…

WIN a bottle of Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured 11 Year Old. Repost, Like and Follow @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for your chance to Win! thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/27/k... (t's & c's apply) #KilchomanChristmasComp #Scotch #Whisky

05.12.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rum Insiders Interview – Asbel Morales Name: Asbel MoralesCompany: Havana ClubJob: Maestro del Ron CubanoWebsite: havanaclub.com How long have you been working in the rum industry?I’ve been dedicated to the rum industry for 37 years – e…

Rum Insiders Interview: Asbel Morales, Maestro del Ron Cubano at Havana Club: thewhiskywire.com/2025/05/12/r...
#RumInsidersInterview #Rum #LoveRum #RumLove

05.12.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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two cartoon eyes with arms and legs are standing next to each other on a white background . ALT: two cartoon eyes with arms and legs are standing next to each other on a white background .

Listen up #DramFam In addition to our currently advertised events, we’ve got some absolutely epic Tasting events lined up for next year. Talking of which, keep your eyes peeled next week for details of our first event of 2026! #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

05.12.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hampden Estate 8 Year Old Hampden Estate 8 Year OldSingle Traditional Pot Still Jamaican Rum46% ABV / RRP Β£70.00 Jamaica’s Hampden Estate Distillery – nestled in the parish of Trelawny, has long been revered by aficio…

NEW) RUM REVIEW: Hampden Estate 8 Year Old: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/03/h... #Rum #Review #LoveRum #RumLove

04.12.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask FinishSingle Malt Scotch Whisky55% ABV / RRP Β£57.00 There’s an undeniable energy around the Glasgow Distillery – an almost tangible momentum that has been building…

WHISKY REVIEW: Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish: thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/25/g...
@glasgowdc.bsky.social #Scotch #Whisky #Review

04.12.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whisky Events: The Borders Distillery Tasting. Follow every pour and sip of the dramfotainment on X and Bluesky on Wednesday from 19:00 GMT via #TheBordersDistillery #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky

04.12.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fettercairn launches its first Distillery Exclusive release Fettercairn Distillery has today announced the launch of its inaugural Distillery Exclusive release, created in collaboration with the Laurencekirk-based brewery SixΒ°North. Fettercairn Distillers’ …

Fettercairn launches its first Distillery Exclusive release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/04/f... #Scotch #Whisky #News

04.12.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge thanks to everyone who took part and followed last night’s epic Twitter/X and Bluesky trending SPEY Whisky Tasting, which included their sipsational new 12 Year Old Brume DorΓ©e Cask Strength release - of which I strongly urge you to grab a bottle of!

#SPEYWhisky #Scotch #Whisky

04.12.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Glenturret launches new double matured release The Crieff-based Glenturret Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition expression which is said to celebrate the quiet artistry of time and wood. The Glenturret Interlude (46.5% A…

The Glenturret launches new double matured release: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/04/t... #Scotch #Whisky #News

04.12.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Once again, a huge thanks to all those who took part and followed along to tonight’s epic SPEY Whisky Tasting. Goodnight everyone! #SPEYWhisky #ThankYouForBeingPartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky

03.12.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another very decent set of whiskies from #SPEYWhisky. Huge thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising

03.12.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A big thank you goes out to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and @tastings.bsky.social for organising tonight’s #SPEYWhisky tasting.

I think they’re all enjoyable, but the 15yo and Brume Doree topped the bill for me πŸ₯°.

03.12.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For more information on SPEY Whisky and the entire Speyside Distillery portfolio, visit: speysidedistillery.co.uk #SPEYWhisky

03.12.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’ll, I think we’re just about done with tonight’s epic X and Bluesky trending SPEY Whisky Tasting. A huge thanks to everyone who took part and followed the dramfotainment! #SPEYWhisky #ThankYouForBeingPartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky

03.12.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for organising Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social a lovely set of #SPEYWhisky drams tonight, the 15yo stood out for me but I always like a good Port matured dram. CS please πŸ™

03.12.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to #SPEYWhisky and, of course, @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for a wonderful tasting. My dram of the night has to be the superb 12 Year Old Brume Doree CS, which I am still tasting the finish of! #Scotch #Whisky

03.12.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Massive thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and #SpeyWhisky for the chance to try this incredible selection of single malt scotch whiskies.

#BlueSkyTastings

03.12.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It certainly is a cracker! #SPEYWhisky

03.12.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

12yo Brume Doree thoughts - It’s a cracking dram for me, it’s fruity, which I love, it’s nicely rounded, it’s more complex, it’s a flavour bomb πŸ₯°. #SPEYWhisky

03.12.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very big thanks to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for inviting me on this tasting

1st 3 drams were fine and i wouldnt turn them down if offered but not ones i would buy (maybe a gift), this was very much about Finding Doree

#SPEYWhisky #Scotch #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

03.12.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Four fantastic drams but the 15yo STR one was the winner for me. Huge thanks to @thewhiskywire.bsky.social and Spey Distillery for tonight's fantastic #SpeyWhisky Bluesky Tastings. I'm going to have a word with Santa for the whole set!

03.12.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tonight, we've shared, sipped and savoured a quintessential, quaffable, quartet of SPEY sips. What are your overall thoughts and highlights? #SPEYWhisky

03.12.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Palate: Orange oil, red berries, cola cubes, pineapple cubes, ginger, cinnamon, clove, pepper & chilli. Crème Brûlée, malty & buttery biscuit base.

#SPEYWhisky #BlueSkyTastings

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03.12.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dram 4: Brume Doree

its a step up on exctiment on the tongue

P: Snap, Crackle, Pop! Cantaloupe melon, victoria sponge, lemon icing bofore pulling towards blackcurran and cherry jam then finally fading to a fina menthol note

#SPEYWhisky #Scotch #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

03.12.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#SPEYWhisky 12yo BD Palate: thick mouthcoating arrival, it start sweet with toffee and honey, goes a little dry and then very spicy as the liquid disappears. Very noticeable and appealing ABV. The marzipan and dark chocolate are back with lemon zest and ginger leaving a zing on the tongue!

03.12.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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